A measles outbreak in western Texas has resulted in two deaths, with a third potential death under investigation. While HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. claims the outbreak is slowing, data from the Texas Department of State Health Services shows increasing cases. Public health officials dispute Kennedy's assessment, citing rising infection numbers and underreporting. Kennedy has promoted treatments like aerosolized budesonide and clarithromycin, which experts deem inappropriate for most measles cases, emphasizing the MMR vaccine's efficacy.

Prepared by Olivia Bennett and reviewed by editorial team.